225/50R16 Compatible Tire Sizes

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225/50R16 Specifications

Recommended Rim Width
6–8 in
Measuring: 7 in
6" 8"
Overall Diameter
63.1 cm
24.8 in
Sidewall Height
11.3 cm
4.4 in
Visible Sidewall
9.5 cm
3.7 in
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Tire Size% Diff@ 60 mph
215/50R16-1.6%59.0 mph
225/50R16Original+0.0%60.0 mph
235/50R16+1.6%61.0 mph
245/45R16-0.7%59.6 mph
255/45R16+0.7%60.4 mph
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63 compatible alternatives within 3% of the original diameter, organized by wheel diameter. The closest match per tread width within each section is shown in italics. All sizes are theoretical and may not actually be produced. Click a size to verify commercial availability.

Current Tire Pricing

TirePrice / Tire
Original Size225/50R16
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZExtreme Performance Summer$201.99Tire Rack →
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RSExtreme Performance Summer$202.77Tire Rack →
Yokohama Advan A052Extreme Performance Summer$239.99Tire Rack →
Falken Azenis RT660+Extreme Performance Summer$196.66Tire Rack →
Kumho Ecsta V730Extreme Performance Summer$168.54Tire Rack →
Hankook Ventus R-S4Extreme Performance Summer$189.52Tire Rack →
Continental ExtremeContact SportMax Performance Summer$201.99Tire Rack →
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PlusUltra High Performance All-Season$196.99Tire Rack →
Vredestein Hypertrac All SeasonUltra High Performance All-Season$156.77Tire Rack →
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4Ultra High Performance All-Season$226.99Tire Rack →
Alternative Size215/55R16
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PlusUltra High Performance All-Season$174.99Tire Rack →
Michelin CrossClimate2Grand Touring All-Season$194.99Tire Rack →
Continental SecureContact AWGrand Touring All-Season$173.99Tire Rack →
Michelin X-Ice SnowStudless Ice & Snow$148.75Tire Rack →
Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeakStudless Ice & Snow$193.60Tire Rack →
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90Studless Ice & Snow$176.28Tire Rack →
Continental VikingContact 8Studless Ice & SnowCheck PriceTire Rack →

Price availability updated June 2026. Actual prices may vary.

Tire Recommendations

Extreme Performance Summer

Track days, autocross, and maximum dry grip

Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZ

Treadwear: 200

225/50R16 205/55R16 -20mm 205/45R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1" 235/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +20mm 255/40R17 +1", +30mm

Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS

Treadwear: 200

225/50R16 205/55R16 -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1" 235/45R17 +1", +10mm

Hoosier Track Attack Pro

Treadwear: 200

245/40R17 +1", +20mm

Nankang Sportnex CR-S

Treadwear: 200

205/45R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1" 235/40R17 +1", +10mm 235/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +20mm 255/40R17 +1", +30mm 275/35R17 +1", +50mm

Vitour Tempesta P1 P-01R

Treadwear: 200

205/45R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1" 235/40R17 +1", +10mm 235/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +20mm 255/40R17 +1", +30mm

Yokohama Advan A052

Treadwear: 200

225/50R16 205/55R16 -20mm 245/45R16 +20mm 205/45R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1" 235/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +20mm 255/40R17 +1", +30mm

Falken Azenis RT660+

Treadwear: 200

225/50R16 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1" 235/40R17 +1", +10mm 235/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +20mm 255/40R17 +1", +30mm

BFGoodrich g-Force Rival +

Treadwear: 200

225/45R17 +1" 245/40R17 +1", +20mm 255/40R17 +1", +30mm

BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5

Treadwear: 200

225/45R17 +1" 245/40R17 +1", +20mm 255/40R17 +1", +30mm

Kumho Ecsta V730

Treadwear: 200

225/50R16 205/55R16 -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1" 235/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +20mm 255/40R17 +1", +30mm

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240)

Treadwear: 240

215/45R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1" 255/40R17 +1", +30mm

Continental ExtremeContact Force

Treadwear: 200

225/45R17 +1" 245/40R17 +1", +20mm 255/40R17 +1", +30mm 275/35R17 +1", +50mm

Hankook Ventus R-S4

Treadwear: 200

225/50R16 205/55R16 -20mm 225/45R17 +1" 245/40R17 +1", +20mm 255/40R17 +1", +30mm

Max Performance Summer

Spirited street driving and occasional track use

Continental ExtremeContact Sport

Treadwear: 340

225/50R16 205/55R16 -20mm 205/45R17 +1", -20mm 205/50R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1" 235/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +20mm 255/40R17 +1", +30mm

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

Treadwear: 300

225/45R17 +1" 235/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +20mm 265/40R17 +1", +40mm

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Treadwear: 320

205/45R17 +1", -20mm 255/40R17 +1", +30mm

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Treadwear: 300

205/55R16 -20mm 245/45R16 +20mm 205/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1" 245/40R17 +1", +20mm

Ultra High Performance All-Season

Year-round daily driving with performance capability

Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3

Treadwear: 560

245/40R17 +1", +20mm

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus

Treadwear: 560

225/50R16 205/55R16 -20mm 215/55R16 -10mm 205/45R17 +1", -20mm 205/50R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 215/50R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1" 235/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +20mm 255/40R17 +1", +30mm

Vredestein Hypertrac All Season

Treadwear: 500

225/50R16 205/45R17 +1", -20mm 205/50R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 215/50R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1" 235/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +20mm

Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+

Treadwear: 500

205/55R16 -20mm 205/45R17 +1", -20mm 205/50R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 215/50R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1" 235/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +20mm

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

Treadwear: 540

225/50R16 205/55R16 -20mm 205/45R17 +1", -20mm 205/50R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 215/50R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1" 235/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +20mm 255/40R17 +1", +30mm

Nitto Neo Gen

Treadwear: 280

205/45R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1"

Grand Touring All-Season

Comfortable, long-wearing all-season tires for daily driving

Michelin CrossClimate2

Treadwear: 640

205/55R16 -20mm 215/55R16 -10mm 205/50R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 215/50R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1"

Vredestein Quatrac Pro+

Treadwear: 400

205/45R17 +1", -20mm 205/50R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 215/50R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1" 235/45R17 +1", +10mm

Continental SecureContact AW

Treadwear: 700

205/55R16 -20mm 215/55R16 -10mm 215/45R17 +1", -10mm 215/50R17 +1", -10mm

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2

Treadwear: 700

205/55R16 -20mm 205/50R17 +1", -20mm 215/50R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1"

How to Use This Information

  • Stay within 3%: All listed tire sizes maintain proper speedometer accuracy and vehicle dynamics
  • Consider aspect ratio: Lower numbers mean shorter sidewalls (better handling, harsher ride)
  • Treadwidth matters: Wider tires typically offer more grip but may reduce fuel economy
  • Check clearance: Ensure your vehicle has adequate wheel well and suspension clearance

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